San Diego is just full of good local music and venues. Checkout this mini South by Southwest (SXSW) taking place through out North Park and such. This Saturday, August 2nd, is the first annual North by North Park. It’s an all day music conference and festival! You can check out a variety of music workshops happening all day long at the Lafayette Hotel with numerous industry professionals. Then onto the banger Saturday night. With over 100 bands playing at 15 different bars around the North Park/University Heights/Adams Avenue area, the whole day is sure to rock! This awesome event will be benefiting the San Diego Music Foundation. For more info click here.